power switch

Example Sentences

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No nonsense, a tap of the power switch.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

This regulation of gene activity can be likened to a power switch determining which genes are switched on or off, witout altering the actual genes, and is called epigenetics.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2023

Everything on the machine is operated digitally via the lighted front panel buttons — there’s not even a dedicated power switch.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021

At the very least, the power switch is very satisfying to flip on.

From The Verge • Apr. 15, 2020

Aggravated, I snapped off the computer’s main power switch, not waiting to shut things down properly.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer